City of Hollister (CA)
Codes
- NEC Code Version
- 2023
- Fire Code Version
- 2018 Building Code
- Code List
2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- ASCE Code Specification
- ASCE 7-16
SolarAPP+ & submittal
- SolarAPP+ Status
- Testing
- Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- 1
- SolarAPP+ Restrictions
- Existing Systems,Trenching,MPU,Derate
- How Many Plansets Required
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- Rough Inspection
- None
- New Planset Required For Module Swap
- 0
Stamps
- Wet Stamps Required
- None
- Structural Calculations Required
- Yes
- Stamp Location On Plans
- Unspecified
- Date On Stamps
- Expiration Date
Fire setbacks
- Fire Setback Enforced
- 1
- Setback Notes
Standard
Structural & loads
- Wind Speed
- 110
- Wind Notes
Exposure Category B
- Snow Load
- 0
- Reducible Snow Load Allowed
- 1
- Max Attachment Spacing
- 96
- Structural Notes
Wall mounted ESS projects will require PE calculations for the ESS attachment
- Minimum Ground On Roof
- #10
Electrical
- AC Disconnect Required
- Conditional
- AC Disconnect Conditional Criteria
A knife switch disconnect is not needed for any load side connections. AHJ considers the breaker a form of disconnect.
- Electrical Load Calcs Required
- Derates
- Allowed POI
- Meter Adapter,PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
- Panel Schedule Required
- Partial Home Backup
- Temperature Rating
- 90
- De Rating Ampacity
- 0.96
Battery / ESS
- Unique Battery Placards Needed
- 0
- ESS Notes
Standard
- Separate ESS Disconnect Required
- ESS Disconnect
- ESS Elevation Detail Required
- No
Plan set
- Plan Set Requirements
Per AHJ, must have grounding listed Provide the technical listing for the racking system documenting that the supports have been tested with the panels. The UL 2703 listing requires the two to be tested/listed together for the rack to functionally ground the solar panels. [CEC 690.43(A)] Alternately, bond the metal parts of PV equipment to grounded metal supports per CEC 690.43(B).
- Site Notes
Show conduit runs
Show fire sprinklers yes or no
- Roof Plan
Show rafter/trusses and panel connection points on roof
- Electrical Diagram
A knife switch disconnect is not needed for any load side connections. AHJ considers the breaker a form of disconnect.
- Label Page
**BATTERY JOBS:** * The ESS disconnecting means shall be legibly marked in the field. The marking shall meet the requirements of 110.21(B) and shall include the following: 1. Nominal ESS voltage 2. Maximum available short-circuit current derived from the ESS 3. The associated clearing time or arc duration based on the available short-circuit current from the ESS and associated overcurrent protective devices if applicable 4. Date the calculation was preformed [706.7(D)]
- Custom Placards Required
- 1
- Placards Notes
- All BOS placards from placard page of Approved Plans MUST be hard permanent placards - No stickers
- Need special Tri Power Source & Emergency System Shutdown Disconnect Placards
- Non Standard Revision Requirements
- New stamps required on revised plans
- Provide a list which CLEARLY indicates how each review comment is addressed, as well as the specific location on plans where correction is provided.
- Plans must have deltas at changes
- Revision letter must be uploaded separately from plans
- Revision to be treated as new submittals with no revision clouds (still include revision letter separate from plans)
Ground mount
- Ground Mount Fencing Required
- Mesh/Scrim